
📍 Cotter Reserve, Cotter Rd, Stromlo ACT 2611
The Murrumbidgee River Corridor runs through Canberra offering free access to one of the city's best outdoor playgrounds. Families can hire kayaks and canoes at several points, cycle the river trails, or simply picnic on the banks and spot wildlife. The Cotter Reserve at the Murrumbidgee/Cotter junction is a beloved summer swimming and picnic spot. The shared path network along the river connects multiple suburb parks. No entry fee for the corridor itself.

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